Inspired by Japanese outdoor architecture and decor, rain chains offer a decorative flair to homes while helping to transport rain water downward from rooftop gutters that is then captured in a drain or storage system that is effective, such as a rain barrel. Rain chains come in varies styles and forms, with some just being chains that are linked to flow water from the gutter, to others that are composed of cups with carved holes at the bottom that are linked together by chains hanging vertically to the ground. Weighing around 5-10 pounds they can often be seen attached to gutters hanging where the normal downspout would be secured by ornate bowls that create a pretty water pattern upon release, or as previously stated, an effective storage system.
Rain chains are also used in conjunction with or to replace downspouts, which are vertical pieces of sheet metal or composite tubing … Read more